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  • $45 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (3 jobs)
    Hi, my name is Bijou 👋 I'm a UX designer based in Seattle, Washington with experience in the end-to-end design process including user research, prototyping and design iterations. My strengths lie in detail-oriented user interface design, design system creation and creative thinking to solve unique problems. I strive to make meaningful experiences through intentional design. Some more about me... - I'm a recent graduate from the University of Washington and enjoy keeping up to date with latest UX trends and patterns - I'm experienced in Figma, Adobe, and Sketch (3+ years) - I'm detail oriented and meet every deadline - I'm a great communicator and take on any project with great ownership & responsibility Excited to meet you and help your visions come to life! 💫
    Featured Skill Design Research
    Interactive Mockup
    UI/UX Prototyping
    Prototype Design
    Figma
    Sketch
    Design & Usability Research
    Wireframe & Prototyping Software
    Usability Testing
    Adobe Creative Suite
    UX Research
    Research Methods
    Responsive Design
  • $40 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (4 jobs)
    Hi, I’m a consultant with Inpleo inc., where I specialize in building and managing data-driven products, ensuring they are not only technically robust but also intuitive for end-users. I have experience leading product and project development for startups, where I have designed and delivered AI and data science solutions for the financial sector and small SMEs. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between technical teams and business objectives, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient execution. What I Offer: ✅ Technical Product Management – Drive product vision, Feature Prioritization, Backlog Management, B2B Saas, Pricing Strategies, Market and competitor Research. ✅ Project Management – Agile scrum methodologies, roadmap execution, sprint planning, and cross-functional alignment in Azure DevOps, Jira, Notion, Monday.com and other similar tools. ✅ AI & Data Solutions – Defining product vision and strategy for AI/ML-based applications ✅ UX/UI Design & User Research – Improve product experience by leveraging research and feedback through methods like wireframing, user flows, adaptive mobile design, A/B testing, persona development, user interviews, design studies, and market research. ✅ Stakeholder & Client Engagement – Effective communication between engineering, business, and clients ✅ Marketing Material - Create detailed product documentations like product pitch-decks, product flyers and product help guides I thrive in fast-paced environments where strategy, execution, and innovation come together. Whether you need a Technical Product Manager to lead your AI-driven product or a Project Manager to drive execution, let’s connect and build something impactful.
    Featured Skill Design Research
    Project Management
    Software Development
    User Experience
    Design Thinking
    Design & Usability Research
    Agile Project Management
    Product Development
    Scrum
    Product Management
    Product Backlog
  • $127 hourly
    • 4.9/5
    • (47 jobs)
    🏆 2x Apple Design Awards | 💻 Product, Design, & Engineering Leadership | 🚀 Onshore Team Based in North America | 🌍 Trusted by Multi-Billion Dollar Startups I’m Griff — a product strategist, design leader, and founder of Kelektiv, a small but mighty partnership of onshore experts in UX/UI, brand design, and engineering. We help founders and product leaders move faster with world-class execution across product, design, and engineering without the friction of hiring multiple teams or managing overseas contractors. With 30+ years of combined experience at top Silicon Valley startups, our team has shipped everything from beautiful, high-converting mobile apps to full-stack platforms powering multi-million-dollar businesses. 🧠 What We Do We partner with founders, heads of product, and fast-moving teams to design and build exceptional digital products: Product & Design - UX/UI design for mobile apps & web platforms - Brand identity systems & visual design - Prototyping, user testing, and product strategy Engineering - React & React Native app development - Full-stack web builds (Next.js, Typescript, Node) - Scalable architecture & database design (PostgreSQL, Firebase, Neon) - Authentication & APIs (Clerk, Supabase, REST, GraphQL) ⚡ Why Founders Trust Us - Top 1% Expert on Upwork - Onshore team (USA + Canada) — no timezone or communication lag - 16+ years in design + full-stack engineering expertise - Trusted by global brands like: ✅ Airbnb ✅ Red Bull ✅ Google ✅ Uber ✅ Thumbtack ✅ IBM ✅ Coca-Cola - Built dozens of MVPs, v1s, and scalable products for early-stage startups and enterprise teams We work quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver results that make teams feel like they have a secret weapon. Whether you’re starting from an idea or scaling an existing product, we can lead from zero to launch or plug in wherever you need help most. Let’s talk about how we can help you design and build something great. 📅 Send us a message to get started — let’s move fast and ship smart. keywords: user experience, user interface, ux, ui, ux/ui, product design, mobile app design, web design, branding, wireframes, prototyping, design systems, interaction design, branding & visual identity, design review, mvp development, frontend, backend, full-stack development, api integrations, scalable architecture, product development, UX, UI, UX/UI, React Native, Next.js, Typescript, design-to-code, agile development, onshore engineering, saas platforms, e-commerce solutions, startup MVP, digital platforms, custom cms
    Featured Skill Design Research
    UX & UI
    AI Mobile App Development
    AI-Generated Art
    Mobile App Testing
    Mobile App Improvement
    App Development
    Mobile App Strategy
    Software Development
    Product Management
    Product Design
    App Design
    Mobile App Redesign
    Design & Usability Research
    Design Mockup
    Mobile App Design
  • $65 hourly
    • 4.3/5
    • (4 jobs)
    Hi there, my name is Gabrielle! I am passionate about people and believe in the power of research to solve problems. I am a data-driven problem-solver looking to optimize and create meaningful experiences for users. With experience in UX research working with large companies, startups, nonprofits, and agencies and a background of academic psychology research utilizing a variety of both qualitative and quantitative research methods, I believe that I can provide the best user insight needed to meet your goals. I can assist with: - End-to-end research - User interviews - Unmoderated and moderated testing - Usability/ user testing - Drafting research plans, discussion guides - Reports and presentations - A/B testing - Heuristic evaluation - Qualitative and quantitative data analysis - Survey design - Click testing - Tree testing I am confident that I will be able to help your business or organization reach its goals. I look forward to working with you!
    Featured Skill Design Research
    General Transcription
    A/B Testing
    Usability Testing
    UX Research
    Data Analysis
    Survey Question Writing
    Candidate Interviewing
    Research Interviews
    Design & Usability Research
    Qualitative Research
    Quantitative Research
  • $54 hourly
    • 3.2/5
    • (1 job)
    Hi there! Please visit robynand.com to see examples of my work and read testimonials from clients and collaborators. ABOUT ME I'm an interdisciplinary design researcher with 4 years of experience leading end-to-end, multi-method research initiatives. I have a strong background in digital health with a focus on leveraging consumer research, human-centered design, and product marketing to drive growth. I recently earned my Master’s in Human Computer Interaction + Design from the University of Washington. Prior to graduate school, I worked for a digital therapeutics company in San Francisco where I led multi-method research projects across a range of product and marketing roles. After several years in the health tech field, I'm working on a freelance/contract basis in an effort to gain experiences across a wider range of problem spaces. I delight in collaboration and find I have my best insights while in dialogue with others. My background in both product and commercial roles makes me uniquely adept at crafting research plans that challenge assumptions while supporting a diverse set of learning goals. Through my work with stakeholders from different disciplines, I've developed a knack for crystalizing research findings into thoughtfully packaged insights that resonate with a range of audiences.
    Featured Skill Design Research
    UX Research
    Persona Development
    Usability Testing
    Design Thinking
    Journey Mapping
    Survey
    Research & Strategy
    A/B Testing
    Design & Usability Research
    Report Writing
    Field Studies
    Qualitative Research
    Research Interviews
    Competitive Analysis
    Market Research
  • $110 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Experienced User Experience and Product Designer, I specialize in the transformation of complex systems into captivating interactions. Specializes in prototyping new apps and systems, usability testing, design systems, and design & research for optimizations for existing products. From smaller projects with understandable reporting on where a company or product could or should focus their efforts, to larger projects working with your team.
    Featured Skill Design Research
    Information Architecture
    User Flow
    Design & Usability Research
    Usability Testing
    Smartphone
    Mobile Web
    Web Application
    User Experience
    UX & UI
    Virtual Reality
  • $110 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    🏆 Featured in Financial Times and Refinery29! 11 years in Event Production for Large and Small tech companies. Specializing in: Company Offsites, Conferences, and Retreats. Hosted hundreds of events for tech leaders, cumulative attendance of 6,000.
    Featured Skill Design Research
    Conference
    Photography
    Square API
    Square
    Squarespace
    Canva
    Software
    Design & Usability Research
    Event Setup
    Event Registration
    Event Planning
    Event Management Website
    Event Management
  • $30 hourly
    • 4.6/5
    • (1 job)
    Rachel is currently a Middle School Computing, Engineering, and Design teacher at the Bush School. Passionate in education leadership, she graduated with Masters of Education Leadership MEd (with emphasis in Independent School Leadership) at George Mason University. She has also studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) where she had majored in Art Education (BFAAE) in 2017 and has an Illinois Visual Arts Teaching License for grades K-12.
    Featured Skill Design Research
    English
    English Tutoring
    Art & Design
    Educational Leadership
    Education
    Design Thinking
    Design & Usability Research
    Design Concept
    Middle School
  • $75 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    I’m a UX Researcher and Software Developer with a strong focus on accessibility and user-centered design. My goal is to help create inclusive digital experiences that work for everyone. Here’s what I bring to the table: * Accessibility Expertise: Deep experience with WCAG 2.0/2.1, Section 508, and testing for web and mobile accessibility. * UX Research: Skilled in conducting user interviews, usability testing, and translating research into actionable insights. * Technical Skills: Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL. Experience with Figma, Miro, and accessibility tools. * VR and Web Development: At Pluto VR, I combined my development skills with accessibility principles to create inclusive experiences in emerging tech. * Collaboration: Worked cross-functionally with designers, developers, and product teams to solve problems and improve usability. Let’s work together to create digital products that are accessible, user-friendly, and make a real impact!
    Featured Skill Design Research
    R
    Communication Skills
    Web Development
    Research Methods
    Design & Usability Research
    Tableau
    SQL
    Data Analysis
    Flexbox
    Lokalise
    Bootstrap
    CSS
    HTML
    JavaScript
  • $65 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a UX designer and solutions-oriented thinker passionate about designing products that help solve problems. I believe good design is not only about creating visually appealing interfaces, but also improving the overall user experience by making products easy to use and accessible to all. My goal in every project is to design digital products that function seamlessly and delight the end customer. My approach to both life and work is characterized by adaptability, collaboration, and an acute attention to detail. Throughout my 10 years of experience in process improvement, I uncovered a passion for user-centered design and recognized that my skill set would translate seamlessly into the UX industry. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss how I can help you in your next project.
    Featured Skill Design Research
    Information Architecture
    User Flow
    Storyboarding
    Figma
    Process Improvement
    Prototyping
    Wireframing
    Design & Usability Research
    Usability Testing
    User Experience Design
  • $78 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I am a skilled user experience (UX) researcher with a decade of experience at top tech companies. I use proven research methods to help clients identify critical opportunities and issues across the product lifecycle, from early ideas to existing products. By deeply understanding user needs, goals, and behaviors, I offer a pathway to user-centric solutions. I partner closely with clients to ensure that the insights directly contribute to their business goals and growth.
    Featured Skill Design Research
    Usability Testing
    Design & Usability Research
    Qualitative Research
    UX Research
    User Experience
  • $50 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I’m a UX and Web Designer with experience creating user-friendly websites and digital products for small businesses, startups, and purpose-driven organizations. Whether you need a polished landing page, a complete site redesign, or help improving your user experience, I can help. - Skilled in UX/UI design, HTML, CSS, WordPress, and responsive design. - I manage projects end-to-end — from research and wireframes to polished, functional results. - Clear communication and alignment are key to me, so let’s stay connected throughout the process.
    Featured Skill Design Research
    Web & Mobile Design Consultation
    WordPress
    Design & Usability Research
    Web Component Design
    UI/UX Prototyping
    UX & UI
  • $105 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    I help startups and growth stage companies elevate their digital presence with clean, modern designs that are both user-friendly and scalable. Through my decade in Product Design and experience working with digital agencies, I bring a unique perspective to creating intuitive and visually appealing websites. New to UpWork, but not to design.
    Featured Skill Design Research
    User Interface Design
    User Experience Design
    Mobile UI Design
    Design & Usability Research
    Prototyping
    Wireframing
    Usability Testing
    Interaction Design
    Information Architecture
  • $27 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    My name is Connie (she/her), and I am a UX Researcher at a large SaaS company where I support the end-to-end development of AR/VR products. As a UX Researcher, I strive to help businesses connect with their customers and humanize their products at every step of the development cycle. My research process leverages my background in cognitive psychology and core competencies as a qualitative researcher to story tell the user experience and inform the growth of user-centric products.
    Featured Skill Design Research
    Google Analytics
    Tableau
    Data Analysis
    Adobe Creative Suite
    IBM SPSS
    Qualtrics
    Qualitative Research
    Design & Usability Research
    User Experience Strategy
    Human-Centered Design
    Figma
    Prototyping
  • $60 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    Expert Marketing Strategist | 200K Followers | Driving Growth & Engagement With over 8 years of experience in digital marketing and a 200k-strong social media following, I specialize in creating and executing strategies that drive business growth, boost brand visibility, and increase customer engagement. I’ve successfully worked with brands to enhance their presence, increase sales, and generate significant revenue. What I Offer: Data-Driven Strategy: I leverage in-depth market research and analytics to develop strategies that align with your business goals, ensuring measurable outcomes and ROI. Creative Content & Campaigns: From social media to email marketing, I create compelling content and campaigns that capture attention and drive action. Brand Development: I help businesses establish and refine their brand identity, ensuring consistent messaging and a strong market presence. Multi-Channel Marketing: I design integrated marketing plans that span across multiple channels, maximizing reach and engagement. Proven Results: My work with brands has led to increased sales, higher engagement, and substantial revenue growth. Continuous Optimization: I continuously monitor and optimize campaigns, adapting to market changes to ensure sustained success.
    Featured Skill Design Research
    UX Wireframe
    UI/UX Prototyping
    Accessibility Testing
    Interaction Design
    User Flow
    User Interface Design
    Design & Usability Research
    User Experience
    Agile CRM
    Prototype
    Product Design
    Journey Mapping
    Figma
    Autodesk Revit
    Archicad
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